Ozzie,
I remember you as a D-Ray infielder and always loved your passion for the game.
Got a question for you…
Q: Has there ever been a situation in the game either as a player or a Manager where it took hold you and changed you? I know there are moments either talking with other players or Coaches that suddenly the whole game comes together for you.

Ozzy, back in late summer the Twins came in for a 4 game series and you were on TV saying this series means nothing when there was still 60 games left….we got swept at home, a week later got swept in Minnesota my question is:

Ozzie, thanks for taking questions from the fans. I’m a big fan of yours! I love your passion for the game!! My question: if you were the commissioner of baseball, what are some of the things you’d change?

Uribe’s 40 homers and 140 RBIs over the last two seasons sure could have helped the Sox. Plus his defense at 3rd, 2nd or backing up SS would have helped too. Any regrets not keeping him? KW has to be kicking himself though he has not been called out on it as much as he should.

Hola, Ozzie! Que tal? I wish I were able to be in Texas to watch this World Series. My team is not in the WS this year, but since I am a baseball fan first and am anxious to see good games, I am hoping that this series goes to seven games. I go into “baseball withdrawal” as soon as the WS is finished. I know this has nothing to do with the WS–but what do you think that the Red Sox should do about Big Papi, Victor Martinez and Adrian Beltre? Of course, the rumor is that Beltre has an outstanding year so that he could impress the Sox, but it was a “contract year,” and that he’ll never repeat. What do you think?

I’m a huge fan of yours as a baseball manager and scholar of the game, but I’m even more impressed with your willingness to step up and speak out for basic issues of fundamental justice to Hispanic players and for Hispanic people, generally, on and off the field. I hope you continue to have the courage and leadership to do this.

Thank you, Ozzie, for starting a blog. I think that it is very cool of you to connect with the fans this way. Although I am a Cubs fan, I have the utmost respect for you. Ozzie, you tell it like it is, and that brand of honesty and tact is refreshing. My question is, if Cora leaves, are you seriously considering hiring Ryne Sandberg as Bench Coach? Ryno won the Pacific Coast League Manager Of The Year this past season and has proven that he can coach. He emphasizes the fundamentals and works well with the younger players. I think he would be a fine addition to your staff. The Cubs don’t want him (their loss), I was hoping he would be the Cubs’ Bench Coach but, apparently, there are too many ego’s involved. Many Cubs’ fans are fed up, you might actually convert them to Whitesox fans, hahaha! Anyway, good luck next season, and once again, thank you for being honest and direct. You are a winner in my book.

OZZIE! It’s the Shermanator. How can I get up there and work for the Sox. I’ve spent the past 2 years working with the Braves Minor Leagues and recently graduated college. I’m looking for a change in life and I can bring all that good luck up to Chi Town from Florida! Hope you get around to answering, but for now have a great offseason and go Sox!

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